George Lucas!!!

The father of "Star Wars"! It was this old guy who created a science fiction world that was popular all over the world. It was this old guy who redefined what science fiction movies were. The company "Industrial Light Magic" he formed changed the appearance of the movie and the way of making movies!

This old guy with a low figure is one of the four major directors in Hollywood in the 1980s, a super big figure, a genius, and the god in the hearts of all Star Wars fans... George Lucas!

Ye Wei couldn't be stunned, this is his idol! In fact, he likes Lucas more than Spielberg, and almost screams like a crazy fan, Lucas!

But he quickly suppressed his excitement and said to himself: Man, don’t do this. Today is not here to chase stars and get autographs or something, no! Today is here to let the big guys see your talents and make your dream come true! Everyone is looking forward to it!

Thinking of this, Ye Wei suddenly calmed down and saw opportunities. The more big people, the more roads they were, and move forward!

"Hahaha, why did it come so late? You didn't come on your little bicycle, right?"

Lucas continued to tease his old friend, his eyebrows were a little upside down, and his old face, with a white beard, was full of smiles.

"Even so, there is still a traffic jam on the road." Spielberg said with a smile and walked up.

"So I always say that opening a store selling old antiques will make a lot of money."

"You'd better drive it quickly, I broke another KEM today."

"KEM? Then there will be trouble. I'm sure there are no stores in the world that sell this kind of machine and accessories. After all, it's a stone tool from the primitive era."

“Fortunately, I saved a lot, and there are 29 more.”

"That's really going to last forever... It's there! The theme of "Raiders of the Lost Ark 4" is here, "How about the KEM of Indiana Jones and the Ancient Ingenious?" While joking, Lucas gave his old friend a new nickname.

"You have a good idea. When you go back, write it out with your script paper and No. 4 pencil." Spielberg's mouth was not at a disadvantage.

"I can't change this habit." Lucas shook his head and smiled, and said as he walked: "I really can't figure out how anyone can write scripts on a computer."

Spielberg immediately smiled and said, "I also want to know how anyone can edit movies on a computer. If you can't touch the film, how can you feel like editing?"

The two big men teased each other, and Ye Wei, who was following him, couldn't speak and could only keep smiling.

He knew that the two of them were just having fun, they were old partners for many years, and the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series is one of the crystallizations of their deep friendship.

However, the two have many differences in film production. Spielberg insists on using linear editing, while Lucas invented digital editing stations and nonlinear editing, which changed the way of film editing. What they said is interesting is that Spielberg wrote scripts on a computer, while Lucas insisted on using paper and pen.

Both of them have old antiques and tides.

In fact, Spielberg is definitely not a person who resists new technology. "Young Sherlock Holmes" produced in 1985 is the first movie to use CG animation technology in film history. "Who Framed Roger the Rabbit" produced in 1988, and co-starred with Zemegis is a milestone, and the first movie that combines live-action and animation.

"ET Alien" and "Jurassic Park" have set off a new trend in special effects, and this old man is also a technical maniac.

But in the 21st century, digital technology is becoming more and more advanced, and it is very popular to replace traditional technologies. For example, the shooting method is Lucas, the driver and admirer of digital photography. The "Star Wars Prequel" series was shot with digital cameras; Spielberg is the defender of film shooting and the defender.

Thinking of this, Ye Wei couldn't remain silent anymore and interrupted when he saw the opportunity: "Maybe this is called a thousand-faced hero."

With one sentence, both of them were happy. Lucas looked back at the Asian boy and realized that he was not a passerby. He immediately asked with interest: "Who are you?"

Spielberg also turned around and had no intention of introducing it, so Ye Wei himself said it.

GO,GO,GO! Re-telephone! Ye Wei roared in his heart, be yourself and show his talent! He reached forward and smiled: "Hello, Mr. Lucas, I am Ye Wei, a quasi-Trojan." Lucas is one of the most famous alumni of Southern California University, and has been enthusiastic about donating to his alma mater and supporting his juniors for many years.

"Oh?" Lucas became more interested and shook hands with the boy.

"Yes, I'm still in the ninth grade now, but I will apply to the USC Film and Television Academy in the future."

Holding the idol's hand, it felt like Luke Skywalker was facing Master Yoda. Ye Wei was very happy and continued: "In fact, I have already gone to the University of Southern California from time to time to time to get classes. I had filmed a 10-minute short film before, and it was also possible to complete it with the resources of the University of Southern California."

Even if Lucas is extremely smart, he can't digest this information for a while and can't speak. He is in the ninth grade, short films, classes, and Southern California University?

"Only I can get the opportunity to be Mr. Spielberg's assistant for one day to test whether I have the ability to shoot feature films." Ye Wei finished briefly.

Spielberg smiled at his stunned old friend, "His short film, "The Angel Dance", was really good and very professional."

"Thank you." Ye Wei couldn't help but feel a little excited. This is the first time today that the old guy has received such clear praise from him, and if he is in front of Lucas!

"Like you did back then?" Lucas asked his old friend.

Ye Wei knows what he refers to, "Firelight", a 140-minute super 8 feature film written, director, producer, editing, etc. when Spielberg was 16 years old.

"It's different. Professional means professional. If you are interested, you can ask a DVD to go back and take a look. Times have changed." Spielberg seemed a little moved.

"It's really not easy to hear this from you." Lucas looked at Ye Wei, "Young man, then do you know movies very well?"

"Yes, it can be said that." Ye Wei nodded confidently.

While talking, the three of them walked into the spacious banquet hall. People along the way greeted the two big names or chatted with them for a few words. Ye Wei saw filmmakers who could name them in the film industry. Although they were not stars in front of the screen, they were even more exciting than seeing stars.

Spielberg took a glass of Champagne from the waiter's wine plate, while Ye Wei took a glass of juice.

At this time, Lucas continued the topic just now: "Young people have more say in the future, but do you think digital technology will adopt some old things in the future?"

Ye Wei quickly analyzed this and talked about the future of digital technology! Finally, he had an opportunity to show his own insights, seize it! It is convincing!

He thought about it and, under the attention of the two big names, he said: "I think digital technology is a major trend in film production. This is obvious. It will inevitably gradually become mainstream. For example, my short films were shot with the digital camera HDC-F950."

"Really?" Lucas couldn't help but shout.

"Well, the same style as "Star Wars Prequel 3"." Ye Wei nodded, and the more he spoke, he became more and more natural, using gestures to match his tone: "Although the resolution, texture, color and other aspects of the digital shooting are still not as good as film shooting, it has two too charming places, which are convenient and cost-saving.

These two points can really make up for technical shortcomings, and convenience can actually be equivalent to saving money. For Hollywood commercial machine, saving money is so important; for independent producers who have a dream of film but lack funds, saving money is so important.

So based on this alone, I think digital shooting will become mainstream in the future. When its technical level becomes as good as film shooting, it will probably be the only one."

Lucas raised his glass and took a sip of Champagne, and suddenly asked Spielberg: "Where did you find this movie boy?"

Unexpectedly! He really didn't expect this young man to express such an opinion. Although it was nothing new, it was out of the mouth of a ninth-grade student! Moreover, the conversation was so natural, confident, both energetic and mature, which was a bit unbelievable.

"Hanks came to him, he was looking for opportunities." Spielberg said with a smile.

"Yes, I'm looking for investment in a film project, and I will be the project producer and director." Ye Wei said immediately, no matter what, let the big guys leave an impression first.

Lucas frowned when he heard this, it sounded outrageous, just looking at the attitude of his old friend. This is serious, a strange thing!

Ye Wei did not talk about his own affairs in detail, but continued to talk about the big names: "Digital technology brings good aspects to movies, but also bad aspects.

Like special effects, the special effects are getting more and more powerful now, and the audience loves special effects! But in this way, will the overall storyline of the movie decrease? I think the market will decide for a while, because I also like popcorn special effects blockbusters, even if the story is weak, it is OK for the time being.

But what if we get bored? As a filmmaker and audience, I express my concern. I am afraid that one day in the future, all I see on the screen will be just some special effects. After two hours, I will walk out of the cinema and recall the story just now. I can't remember anything. Then I will be very sad.

I just hope that while digital technology can bring good changes, it will not lose the true meaning of movies, tell stories and dreams."

"Well said! I like your saying, "Tell stories and dreams." Lucas applauded when he heard this, and looked at the boy's eyes and admired him more.

If those words just now are trends that professionals can see, then these words are the sincerity of an independent filmmaker.

Lucas never regarded himself as a Hollywood man, only an independent filmmaker. In fact, he has never been in that industrial machine and is known as the "ultimate independent filmmaker". Ye Wei's concerns are also his concerns. He has personally pushed up the digital technology of the film to better make movies. Instead, he is unwilling to become the murderer of a murder story.

So these words really touched his heart. He drank a sip of wine, praised and praised: "Boy, you are absolutely correct in thinking this way. Don't be assimilated by Hollywood in the future!"

Spielberg smiled, "I think, don't be afraid of Hollywood, and influence it."

"I've influenced it. Hollywood always copied my movies, there's no way."

Lucas spread his hands and did not make any deep criticism of Hollywood. He sighed: "It is not what I want to see that hurt the story. When we made Star Wars, there were no computer special effects. In order to tell a good story, we could only rack our brains to come up with some local methods. Now computer special effects can be done, but many people have no intention of telling good stories."

Ye Wei knew that the classic cosmic picture at the beginning of "Star Wars" was taken by a local method: using a camera to shoot a piece of black cardboard painted with planets at close range.

Although he agreed with Lucas, he didn't want to be cold Spielberg. He thought about it and said, "Yes, so I really like the Star Wars Prequel series, as well as Mr. Spielberg's Artificial Intelligence and Minority Report. It has special effects, stories, and thoughts. This should be the face brought by digital technology:

Storytellers need to keep their storytelling passion and manipulate special effects, rather than being manipulated by special effects.”

"Haha!" Lucas laughed. This kid was so clever. Spielberg's smile was even more serious. No one didn't like to listen to sincere praise.

Ye Wei joked: "I even think this may be a robot conspiracy. First, manipulate all storytellers in human society, so that they no longer tell stories about robots betray humans, making the scale of robots bigger and bigger, and then implement their rule step by step."

"This is a good story!" Lucas raised his wine glass.

"Then you have to be a character." Spielberg took a sip of wine and said humorously: "The name is Lucas, a robot obsessed with him. He believes that humans and robots can live in peace and tell such stories everywhere. As a result, when the robot army began to betray him, he was the first to kill him."

"Look, look, I'm not too much to call him a Ludder!" Lucas laughed.

"At that time, all humans will be Luds." Ye Wei smiled while drinking the juice.

People around me were surprised to notice the situation here. A teenager talked and laughed with two big directors. What happened? Someone gradually came over.

The more people surrounded him, the two old men said nothing tacitly, and continued to let the young man play. They saw that not only did not have stage fright, but he became more excited and laughed at various topics.

Future market trends? Yes.

Ye Wei started to talk and said, "For a long time, the special effects will be the protagonist. Look at "Spider-Man", the superhero-themed special effects, which are terrifying explosive power; look at "Harry Potter", the best-selling special effects, which also have huge commercial effects."

What are the taste changes of teenagers? Yes.

"Our generation of teenagers is a generation who grew up in the information age. Our taste will inevitably be affected by some reason. But no matter how it changes, the primitive emotional needs of human beings will not change. We want love, we want to take risks and call, and we want to dream..."

The impact of the Internet? Yes.

"Yes, yes, the Internet has a great impact, and the future is the Internet! Some people say that the Internet will definitely change the way movies are distributed and promoted. I agree, but I don't agree with the view that the Internet is the grave of the film screening industry. In the past, when DVDs came out, some people said it was a grave, but what about now?

The theater screening will definitely be impacted, and more audiences will be diverted to other ways of viewing, so I think the theater also needs to make some changes to keep it attractive to the audience, such as better technology and better service."

"Hey, what are you talking about?" At this time, someone came over and surrounded more than a dozen people. They were like they saw some living miracle, looking at the gushing boy.

"We are talking about how many more popcorn flavors should be made from theater owners."

"Ha ha!"

Lucas was amazed at the sight of this kid. This kid was so amazing. At the age of a teenager, he could explain his opinions when talking about various aspects inside and outside the movie. The awkwardness at the beginning was gone, with only humor, extensive knowledge, and control of the scene.

"In this era where everything is focused on globalization, I think the story of the film industry has just begun. How to tell a story that the whole world likes will test the ability of filmmakers more, but as long as they are not separated from the essence of the movie, these are not problems."
To be continued...